Quick Answer. Numerous conditions, from cysts and hernias to several types of cancer, can cause a lump or mass in the lower abdomen, according to MedlinePlus. A person who notices an abdominal mass should seek medical attention, and a doctor can determine a diagnosis.
Definition of scape. 1  1 : a peduncle arising at or beneath the surface of the ground in an acaulescent plant (as the tulip); broadly : a flower stalk. 2  2 : the shaft of an animal part (as an antenna or feather)
The scapes are the flower stems that garlic plants produce before the bulbs mature. Growers often remove the scapes to push the plantâs energy toward bigger bulbs, and when harvested while they are young and tender, the scapes are delicious.